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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
(Continued from February 21, 2023)
February 23, 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(In-Person and Virtually via Zoom)
6:30 PM
(Closed Session to be held immediately following the Special Meeting) £ City of Port Hueneme
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6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Pro Tern Misty Perez; Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
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AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez to move Business Item No. 12, “Adopt a Resolution Accepting $7,500,000.00 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization (SPP) Grant to Construct Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project and Discussion of Temporary Snack Bar Solutions,
” to the front of the agenda, after the Consent Calendar, and approve the City Council Agenda of February 23, 2023 as amended.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Mayor Martinez announced that he would be recusing himself from Consent Calendar Item No. 8, “Authorization for Out of State Travel and Teacher Leave Reimbursement (Retroactive) for Mayor Bobby Martinez”.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 8 as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Martinez
City Council:
8. Authorization for Out of State Travel and Teacher Leave Reimbursement (Retroactive) for Mayor Bobby Martinez
Recommendation:
1. Authorized out of state travel from Wednesday, February 8, 2023, through Saturday, February 11, 2023, for Mayor Bobby Martinez to represent the City of Port Hueneme in Puerto Vallarta to establish a Sister City relationship; and
2. Authorized teacher leave reimbursement for substitute teacher costs pursuant to Education Code Section 44987.3(b), in the amount of $450.00, payable to the Oxnard Unified School District, to cover Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Martinez absence from Wednesday, February 8, 2023, through Friday, February 10, 2023, for the establishment of a Sister City Relationship between Puerto Vallarta and the City of Port Hueneme.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $7,500,000.00 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization (SPP) Grant to Construct Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project and Discussion of Temporary Snack Bar Solutions Community Services and Recreation Programs Manager Anna Hanely presented the report.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution accepting $7,500,000 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Grant to construct the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project.
2. Discuss temporary snack bar solutions and take such action as it deems appropriate.
CC Special Meeting Minutes -February 23, 2023, Page 2 of 7 Questions followed.
Public comments were provided by the following:
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Rebekah McCalmont
• Ana Bolo
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to adopt a Resolution accepting $7,500,000 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Grant to construct the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn for staff to go back and see if they could come up with anything else to help this move quicker.
For clarity purposes, the first motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to adopt a Resolution accepting $7,500,000 from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Grant to construct the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project, was considered.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Perez, Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Perez, for staff to go back and take another look to see if there is anything we can do and get equipment or whatever we need before the end of this year. In response to Councilmember Gama, Councilmember McQueen-Legohn amended her motion to direct staff to go back and take a look and come back at the next Council meeting on March 6, 2023. Mayor Pro Tern Perez confirmed her second.
Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. 2021-22 Fiscal Year Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director Lupe Acero introduced Managing Partner Kenneth Pun from The Pun Group Accountants & Advisors who presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Questions followed.
There were no public comments.
CC Special Meeting Minutes -February 23, 2023, Page 3 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to receive and file the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Review Report
Finance Director Lupe Acero presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget review report.
Recommendation: Approve the proposed FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget adjustments.
Total City and Related Entity proposed new revenue of $1,013,195 and appropriations of $1,604,339. The General fund proposed new revenue of $430,950 and new appropriations of $799,207.
Questions followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to approve the proposed FY 2022-23 Mid -Year Budget adjustments.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS - None
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended Air Pollution Control Board Committee meeting and appointed to Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board Standing Committee
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Upcoming Gold Coast Transit meeting and Strategic Planning Workshop • Attended Port Hueneme Water Agency meeting
• Attended Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21) meeting • Upcoming out of state travel
• Upcoming Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting • Museum Governance Committee
Councilmember Gama:
• Ormond Beach: Teamed up with Surfside Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County for Ormond Beach Clean Up; homeless encampments; and protecting coastland •
VFW Fundraiser
• Attended Animal Services Commission meeting
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Dredge update and air pollution control credits
• Tree policy and equal enforcement
• Styrofoam ban
• Prioritize grant project
CC Special Meeting Minutes -February 23, 2023, Page 4 of 7 Councilmember Hernandez:
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Upcoming California State University Channel Islands Site Authority meeting • Attended PHWA meeting; appointed as Chair
• Attended SCAG meetings
• Attended Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance District Board; appointed as Chair • Travel Request for D.C. Trip to Washington with RDP 21 • Look forward to hearing about City/Port Committee meeting •
Participated in a Strategic Planning Session for the Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center
• Nate’s Place Wellness and Recovery Center opening
• Attending Continuum of Care meetings
• Ormond Beach and encampments
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• Attended City/Port Committee meeting
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Attended All Children Thrive Equity Advisory Group in Sacramento • Landscape Design Guidelines Update Committee
Mayor Martinez:
• REACH and Hueneme Beach Festival
• Baseball
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Sister City update
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City/Port Committee meeting
Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tern Perez commented on the Hueneme Beach Festival deadlines for applications and participation.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
1. Motioned for an item to be added to the next Council meeting agenda regarding Council consideration of her Out of State travel to Washington D.C. with RDP 21 to lobby for needs of the military and provide travel reimbursement for Sunday, March 19 -Thursday, March 23,2023.Councilmember Hernandez requested a friendly amendment to also be included in the same report for consideration as she will also be going. Councilmember McQueenLegohn accepted the friendly amendment and Mayor Pro Tern Perez seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested a report back on what the traffic study revealed for Bolker and Channel Islands intersection, seconded by Mayor Martinez, and passed unanimously, 5-0, to add the item to a future Council agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
1. Requested an update on the Surfside Motel issue. City Attorney Kevin Spaulding confirmed that is already in the works; therefore, Mayor Pro Tern Perez withdrew her request.
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested to present an item regarding his Sister City trip to Puerto Vallarta and other related Sister City information, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. In response to Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz, Mayor Martinez clarified there may be Council action requested; therefore, it would be listed as a Business Item on the agenda. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0, to add the item to a future agenda.
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2. Requested to set up a joint meeting with the City of Oxnard City Council to discuss Ormond Beach, seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
3. Requested a Plastics ban update.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING / CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING
Mayor Martinez recessed the City Council special meeting and called to order the City Council Closed Session meeting at 8:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Pro Tern Misty Perez; Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding read the closed session items into the record.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager; Kevin Spaulding, City Attorney; Steven M. Berliner, Special Counsel EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION: Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association (POA) B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Authority: Government Code Section 54957 and 54954.5(e) Title: City Manager (Interim)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Mayor Pro Tern Perez declared a conflict of interest due to potential spousal income for Closed Session Item A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Martinez recessed to the Closed Session meeting at 8:32 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Perez was not present for Closed Session Item A.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez joined the Closed Session meeting at 8:51 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council Special meeting at 9:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action with respect to Closed Session Item A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association. With respect to Closed Session Item B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - City Manager (Interim) City Attorney Kevin Spaulding reported that by a vote of 3-2, with Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tern Perez, and Councilmember Gama voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Hernandez and Councilmember McQueen-Legohn voting in the negative, Council appointed Community Development Director Tony Stewart to the position of Interim City Manager. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Perez, City Attorney Kevin Spaulding explained what is a reportable action versus a nonreportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:32 p.m. in memory of Former Mayor Murray Rosenbluth to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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Approved this 6
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Roberto “Bobby” Martinez, Mayor
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